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Pasteur's quadrant: Basic science and technological innovation / Donald E. Stokes

Public ISBD Titre : Pasteur's quadrant: Basic science and technological innovation Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Donald E. Stokes, Éditeur scientifique Editeur : Washington : Brookings Institution Press Année de publication : 1997 Importance : xiv, 180 p. ISBN/ISSN/EAN : 978-0-8157-8177-6 Langues : Anglais (eng) Tags : SCIENCE-History  SCIENCE AND STATE Index. décimale : EQ -Equipe- Résumé : "Over fifty years ago, Vannevar Bush released his enormously influential report, Science, the Endless Frontier, which asserted a dichotomy between basic and applied science. This view was at the core of the compact between government and science that led to the golden age of scientific research after World War II--a compact that is currently under severe stress. In this book, Donald Stokes challenges Bush's view and maintains that we can only rebuild the relationship between government and the scientific community when we understand what is wrong with that view. Stokes begins with an analysis of the goals of understanding and use in scientific research. He recasts the widely accepted view of the tension between understanding and use, citing as a model case the fundamental yet use-inspired studies by which Louis Pasteur laid the foundations of microbiology a century ago. Pasteur worked in the era of the " second industrial revolution, " when the relationship between basic science and technological change assumed its modern form. Over subsequent decades, technology has been increasingly science-based. But science has been increasingly technology-based--with the choice of problems and the conduct of research often inspired by societal needs. An example is the work of the quantum-effects physicists who are probing the phenomena revealed by the miniaturization of semiconductors from the time of the transistor's discovery after World War II. On this revised, interactive view of science and technology, Stokes builds a convincing case that by recognizing the importance of use-inspired basic research we can frame a new compact between science and government. His conclusions have major implications for both the scientific and policy communities and will be of great interest to those in the broader public who are troubled by the current role of basic science in American democracy." Cote : LCC/K Num_Inv : 2590 Pasteur's quadrant: Basic science and technological innovation [texte imprimé] / Donald E. Stokes, Éditeur scientifique . - Washington : Brookings Institution Press, 1997 . - xiv, 180 p. ISBN : 978-0-8157-8177-6 Langues : Anglais (eng) Tags : SCIENCE-History  SCIENCE AND STATE Index. décimale : EQ -Equipe- Résumé : "Over fifty years ago, Vannevar Bush released his enormously influential report, Science, the Endless Frontier, which asserted a dichotomy between basic and applied science. This view was at the core of the compact between government and science that led to the golden age of scientific research after World War II--a compact that is currently under severe stress. In this book, Donald Stokes challenges Bush's view and maintains that we can only rebuild the relationship between government and the scientific community when we understand what is wrong with that view. Stokes begins with an analysis of the goals of understanding and use in scientific research. He recasts the widely accepted view of the tension between understanding and use, citing as a model case the fundamental yet use-inspired studies by which Louis Pasteur laid the foundations of microbiology a century ago. Pasteur worked in the era of the " second industrial revolution, " when the relationship between basic science and technological change assumed its modern form. Over subsequent decades, technology has been increasingly science-based. But science has been increasingly technology-based--with the choice of problems and the conduct of research often inspired by societal needs. An example is the work of the quantum-effects physicists who are probing the phenomena revealed by the miniaturization of semiconductors from the time of the transistor's discovery after World War II. On this revised, interactive view of science and technology, Stokes builds a convincing case that by recognizing the importance of use-inspired basic research we can frame a new compact between science and government. His conclusions have major implications for both the scientific and policy communities and will be of great interest to those in the broader public who are troubled by the current role of basic science in American democracy." Cote : LCC/K Num_Inv : 2590

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Guerres et paix chez les atomes / Kean, Sam

Public ISBD Titre : Guerres et paix chez les atomes : ou l’histoire du monde et de ses passions à travers la table périodique des éléments Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Kean, Sam, Auteur ; Sigaud, Bernard, Traducteur Editeur : JCLattès Année de publication : 2011 Importance : 442 p. ISBN/ISSN/EAN : 978-2-7096-3521-9 Langues : Français (fre) Catégories : Information scientifique : Généralités Tags : SCIENCE-HISTORY Index. décimale : B-I Résumé : Pourquoi Gandhi détestait-il l’iode ? Comment le radium a-t-il failli ruiner la réputation de Marie Curie ? Pourquoi le tellure a-t-il provoqué la ruée vers l’or la plus bizarre de toute l’histoire ? Comment l’antimoine a-t-il rendu fou le roi Nabuchodonosor ? Véritable prouesse scientifique, la table périodique a déchaîné bien des passions. D’étonnantes fables accompagnent les éléments qui ont marqué l’histoire mondiale et la vie des scientifiques - souvent fous - qui les ont découverts. Du Big Bang à aujourd’hui, La Cuillère soluble nous dévoile tous les secrets du carbone, du néon, du zinc, de l’or, etc., et l’impact qu’ils ont eu non seulement dans le milieu scientifique mais dans des domaines aussi variés que la politique, les guerres, la mythologie et les arts. Note de contenu : "* Orientation, colonne par colonne, rangée par rangée * Fabriquer des atomes, briser des atomes * Confusion périodique : l'émergence de la complexité * Les éléments du caractère humain * La science des éléments aujourd'hui et demain". Cote : B-I016 Num_Inv : 3559 Localisation : LCC (SdS) Guerres et paix chez les atomes : ou l’histoire du monde et de ses passions à travers la table périodique des éléments [texte imprimé] / Kean, Sam, Auteur ; Sigaud, Bernard, Traducteur . - JCLattès, 2011 . - 442 p. ISBN : 978-2-7096-3521-9 Langues : Français (fre) Catégories : Information scientifique : Généralités Tags : SCIENCE-HISTORY Index. décimale : B-I Résumé : Pourquoi Gandhi détestait-il l’iode ? Comment le radium a-t-il failli ruiner la réputation de Marie Curie ? Pourquoi le tellure a-t-il provoqué la ruée vers l’or la plus bizarre de toute l’histoire ? Comment l’antimoine a-t-il rendu fou le roi Nabuchodonosor ? Véritable prouesse scientifique, la table périodique a déchaîné bien des passions. D’étonnantes fables accompagnent les éléments qui ont marqué l’histoire mondiale et la vie des scientifiques - souvent fous - qui les ont découverts. Du Big Bang à aujourd’hui, La Cuillère soluble nous dévoile tous les secrets du carbone, du néon, du zinc, de l’or, etc., et l’impact qu’ils ont eu non seulement dans le milieu scientifique mais dans des domaines aussi variés que la politique, les guerres, la mythologie et les arts. Note de contenu : "* Orientation, colonne par colonne, rangée par rangée * Fabriquer des atomes, briser des atomes * Confusion périodique : l'émergence de la complexité * Les éléments du caractère humain * La science des éléments aujourd'hui et demain". Cote : B-I016 Num_Inv : 3559 Localisation : LCC (SdS)

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Medium-Range Weather Prediction: The European Approach / Woods, Austin

Public ISBD Titre : Medium-Range Weather Prediction: The European Approach Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Woods, Austin, Auteur Editeur : Berlin : Springer Année de publication : 2006 Importance : 288 p. ISBN/ISSN/EAN : 978-0-387-26928-3 Langues : Anglais (eng) Catégories : Information scientifique : Généralités Tags : SCIENCE-HISTORY Index. décimale : B-I Résumé : About 450 million people live in the 18 States that set up the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. Thirty years ago, they est- lished an independent institution with a clearly defined objective. It was not to be a university-type institute for research, neither was it to be an ope- tional weather forecast office. It would combine the scientific and technical resources of its Member States to use the most powerful computers in order to extend the range of weather forecasts beyond two or three days, the limit of useful forecasts at that time. It would be small; the work force was to be limited to about 150, incl- ing administrative and other support staff. In 2005, 30 years after the Convention was signed, the staff totalled about 160. The Centre attracted the best talent in its specific field of endeavour. Each year about ten scientAbout 450 million people live in the 18 States that set up the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. Thirty years ago, they est- lished an independent institution with a clearly defined objective. It was not to be a university-type institute for research, neither was it to be an ope- tional weather forecast office. It would combine the scientific and technical resources of its Member States to use the most powerful computers in order to extend the range of weather forecasts beyond two or three days, the limit of useful forecasts at that time. It would be small; the work force was to be limited to about 150, incl- ing administrative and other support staff. In 2005, 30 years after the Convention was signed, the staff totalled about 160. The Centre attracted the best talent in its specific field of endeavour. Each year about ten scientists left, to be replaced by newcomers bringing younger minds and fresh ideas. It is not surprising that it quickly became a world leader in its field. It is widely recognised as having maintained its leading position. This book considers how the Centre was conceived in the confusing and difficult political period of the 1960s in Europe. It summarises the political, scientific, technical and financial discussions that led to the drafting of its Convention, and how it came to be built 60 km west of London, England.ists left, to be replaced by newcomers bringing younger minds and fresh ideas. It is not surprising that it quickly became a world leader in its field. It is widely recognised as having maintained its leading position. This book considers how the Centre was conceived in the confusing and difficult political period of the 1960s in Europe. It summarises the political, scientific, technical and financial discussions that led to the drafting of its Convention, and how it came to be built 60 km west of London, England. Note de contenu : "* The first Director The beginnings — the political background Meteorological developments 1967 to 1971 The Project Study The Convention In the United Kingdom 1794 to 1980: The Formative Years The Analysis System — OI to 4D-Var The Medium-Range Model Ensemble prediction — forecasting the error Seasonal prediction Wave prediction Data from on high Re-analysis — towards a new ERA Archives and Graphics: towards MARS, MAGICS and Metview The computer system: CDC, Cray, Fujitsu, IBM Communicating the forecasts: mail and 50 baud to RMDCN Commercial issues The Staff And the outlook is ?". Cote : B-I022 Num_Inv : 3591 Localisation : LCC (SdS) Medium-Range Weather Prediction: The European Approach [texte imprimé] / Woods, Austin, Auteur . - Berlin : Springer, 2006 . - 288 p. ISBN : 978-0-387-26928-3 Langues : Anglais (eng) Catégories : Information scientifique : Généralités Tags : SCIENCE-HISTORY Index. décimale : B-I Résumé : About 450 million people live in the 18 States that set up the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. Thirty years ago, they est- lished an independent institution with a clearly defined objective. It was not to be a university-type institute for research, neither was it to be an ope- tional weather forecast office. It would combine the scientific and technical resources of its Member States to use the most powerful computers in order to extend the range of weather forecasts beyond two or three days, the limit of useful forecasts at that time. It would be small; the work force was to be limited to about 150, incl- ing administrative and other support staff. In 2005, 30 years after the Convention was signed, the staff totalled about 160. The Centre attracted the best talent in its specific field of endeavour. Each year about ten scientAbout 450 million people live in the 18 States that set up the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. Thirty years ago, they est- lished an independent institution with a clearly defined objective. It was not to be a university-type institute for research, neither was it to be an ope- tional weather forecast office. It would combine the scientific and technical resources of its Member States to use the most powerful computers in order to extend the range of weather forecasts beyond two or three days, the limit of useful forecasts at that time. It would be small; the work force was to be limited to about 150, incl- ing administrative and other support staff. In 2005, 30 years after the Convention was signed, the staff totalled about 160. The Centre attracted the best talent in its specific field of endeavour. Each year about ten scientists left, to be replaced by newcomers bringing younger minds and fresh ideas. It is not surprising that it quickly became a world leader in its field. It is widely recognised as having maintained its leading position. This book considers how the Centre was conceived in the confusing and difficult political period of the 1960s in Europe. It summarises the political, scientific, technical and financial discussions that led to the drafting of its Convention, and how it came to be built 60 km west of London, England.ists left, to be replaced by newcomers bringing younger minds and fresh ideas. It is not surprising that it quickly became a world leader in its field. It is widely recognised as having maintained its leading position. This book considers how the Centre was conceived in the confusing and difficult political period of the 1960s in Europe. It summarises the political, scientific, technical and financial discussions that led to the drafting of its Convention, and how it came to be built 60 km west of London, England. Note de contenu : "* The first Director The beginnings — the political background Meteorological developments 1967 to 1971 The Project Study The Convention In the United Kingdom 1794 to 1980: The Formative Years The Analysis System — OI to 4D-Var The Medium-Range Model Ensemble prediction — forecasting the error Seasonal prediction Wave prediction Data from on high Re-analysis — towards a new ERA Archives and Graphics: towards MARS, MAGICS and Metview The computer system: CDC, Cray, Fujitsu, IBM Communicating the forecasts: mail and 50 baud to RMDCN Commercial issues The Staff And the outlook is ?". Cote : B-I022 Num_Inv : 3591 Localisation : LCC (SdS)

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The life on the both sides of the lenses / Kornilov, Andrei Mikhailovich

Public ISBD Titre : The life on the both sides of the lenses Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Kornilov, Andrei Mikhailovich, Auteur Langues : Anglais (eng) Catégories : Information scientifique : Généralités Tags : SCIENCE-HISTORY Index. décimale : B-I Cote : B-I018 Num_Inv : 424 Localisation : LCC (SdS) The life on the both sides of the lenses [texte imprimé] / Kornilov, Andrei Mikhailovich, Auteur . - [s.d.]. Langues : Anglais (eng) Catégories : Information scientifique : Généralités Tags : SCIENCE-HISTORY Index. décimale : B-I Cote : B-I018 Num_Inv : 424 Localisation : LCC (SdS)

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